CSU School of Film & Media Arts

04/16/2026

We’re excited to share that two of our student-produced documentaries—featuring comedians Bill Squire and Sarah Vulpio—will air tomorrow on Applause on Ideastream Public Media.

This marks the second year of our collaboration, where film students work directly with Cleveland comedians to develop short documentary profiles for a public media audience.

Grateful to our partners and the artists who trusted our students with their stories. Tune in tomorrow at 8:30 PM! https://www.ideastream.org/shows/applause

02/03/2026

12/12/2025

Buddy—filmed this past summer at TRG Multimedia and produced by BoulderLight Pictures, Low Spark Films, Sipur, and Substance—has officially been selected for Sundance 2026! What an incredible accomplishment. We couldn’t be prouder of the alumni who helped bring this project to life.
Congratulations to:
• Ryan J. Kelly - Executive Producer
• Vince Calabrese – Art Director
• Jenna Cooper – Assistant Puppet Fabricator
• Najada Davis – Assistant Chief Lighting Tech
• Deanna Ochrin – Key Costumer
• Tom Zavertnik Zavertnik – Dailies
• Evan Prunty – Playback
It’s always inspiring to see our grads doing such exciting, high-level work and earning national recognition.

10/24/2025

Let the FMA Thesis season begin- we’re off and running with ASHTRAY!

10/24/2025

FMA Alumni IN FOCUS and Greater Cleveland Film Commission collaboration!

will be hosting the first Studio: Sillie Showcase: a screening of ten sillie short films for the benefit of on Sunday, November 30th from 6 to 11PM.

A portion of all ticket proceeds will go to support the Greater Cleveland Film Commission (GCFC): the only 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to driving economic development and job creation by cultivating a robust film and television industry in Northeast Ohio. Since 2009, media projects in Ohio have generated nearly $1.4 billion in economic impact and created 7,100 full-time equivalent jobs. Nearly 70% of Ohio’s film tax incentive spending occurs in Greater Cleveland, thanks to the work of the GCFC.

Tickets for this event are $23.18 and will take place at (1615 East 25th Street Cleveland, OH 44114 ). There is limited parking in the venue lot, as well as free parking on W.25th Street (on the same side of the street as Lake Affect).

🎟️ ⭐ Get your tickets on EventBrite: https://buff.ly/7mEWSBL

10/16/2025

FMA Alumnus Calvin Brown will screen The Fisherman at this year's AFI Fest!
AFI Fest is a highly prestigious annual film festival, considered Los Angeles’ premier event for showcasing groundbreaking cinema and nurturing emerging artists. It is a qualifying festival for the Academy Awards’ Short Films category, meaning winners are eligible for an Oscar nomination.
Calvin graduated in 2024 from FMA with a BFA in Film, Directing, and Animation. His thesis film, The Fisherman, won the Audience Choice Award at the FMA Student Film Festival. He has worked as a 3D animator for Digital Wizard Studios, creating digital backgrounds and assets for stop-motion animations.

https://fest.afi.com/2025/short-film-competition-2025/the-fisherman/

10/07/2025

Thanks to all who came out for a packed Crew-Up last week! Now, FMA scholars - go make some films!
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10/02/2025

Ever wondered what life as a Viking is really like?

Join us for Fall Visit Day on Saturday, October 4, and experience CSU for yourself!

Check out these special highlights:
Campus and residence hall tours 🏫
Learn about scholarships & financial aid 💸
Explore our academic programs & student organizations 📚
Connect with admissions & faculty 👋
Apply on-site and score FREE CSU swag! 🎁

Register today at go.csuohio.edu/portal/fallvisitday

09/30/2025

Travel to Paris during Spring Break with the Department of World Languages!

This 2-credit hour course includes five on-campus sessions plus an excursion to Paris from March 6 through March 15. Students will become familiar with the city's design, organization, various neighborhoods and the many changes that "the city of lights" has experienced over the centuries.

All participants in CSU in Paris will enroll in WLC 340 Field Study once accepted into the program.

Apply today!

https://artscievents.csuohio.edu/event/deadline-to-apply-for-csu-in-paris

09/23/2025

FMA Student Success!
Huge congrats to Jenna Cooper!
Her film The Curb is set to shine at the New York premiere of FMA Professor Mike Suglio’s Short. Sweet. Film Fest!

Wishing Jenna and all filmmakers the best of luck!

Discover more about the festival:
https://shortsweetfilmfest.com/